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Faced with the challenge of creating a ski that is lighter and more versatile while at the same time being powerful and stable, the team of ski designers at Nordica created the all new NRGy 100 Skis for the 2014/15 season. In the past Nordica has set a very high standard for lightweight performance with their i-Core technology, but they were confident they could take it to a higher lever as they developed the NRGy 100 with a lightweight i-Core Ti with torsion bridge construction and all-mountain camROCK. This unique construction is centered around a full woodcore topped by a sheet …

September 15, 2014- Pinecrest, CA – Now that the first signs of Autumn can be seen at the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada, the athletes of the Dodge Ridge Race Team (DRRT) have their eyes set another championship season in the USSA Far West Central Series. For the past four seasons the DRRT, the largest ski team in the Central Series, has dominated the USSA Far West Central Series and won the prestigious Silver Cup along with numerous individual team member titles. With hopes high for a 5th straight win, the DRRT will convene for the 2014-15 season at …

When was the last time you had your skis or snowboard tuned? If the answer is “I can’t remember” then it’s time to get your equipment in for a tune. A general industry rule: If you’ve ridden five times on your boards it’s time for a tune up and for a limited time you can save 50% off a full tune up at the Dodge Ridge Sport Shop. The Dodge Ridge Tech Staff provide quality custom tune ups for skiers and riders of all levels. A full tune up includes a belt and stone grind structuring, which helps skis and boards glide …

It’s that time of the year when you can feel the change in the air as fall quickly approaches and dreams about the upcoming season of skiing and riding begin to frequently drift through our minds. Maybe it’s the weather, or it’s the first ski magazine to arrive, or maybe you watched an old ski movie classic, but for many of us the excitement truly begins with the Labor Day Weekend Sale and Winter Kick-Off Celebration at Dodge Ridge. This annual tradition is your first opportunity to pick up your 2014-15 Season Pass and your first chance to check out …

THE 2014 SKI, RIDE & PLAY FOR HABITAT EVENT AT DODGE RIDGE RAISES NEARLY $11,000 FOR THE BENEFIT OF HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF TUOLUMNE COUNTY! March 13, 2013 — PINECREST, Calif. — This past Saturday, March 8th, Dodge Ridge proudly hosted the annual Ski, Ride & Play for Habitat and the Taste of Tuolumne with over 150 participants enjoying a festive day featuring an all-mountain Vertical Feet Challenge on the slopes followed by great regional food and drink while raising nearly $11,000 for the benefit of Habitat for Humanity of Tuolumne County. Habitat for Humanity of Tuolumne County (HFHTC) is …

DODGE RIDGE RACE TEAM KEEPS THE SILVER CUP FOR A 4TH STRAIGHT SEASON AFTER A DOMINATING PERFORMANCE AT THE 2014 USSA FAR WEST CENTRAL SERIES GIANT SLALOM RACES AT CHINA PEAK Over 85 total U8 – U16 racers, raced at China Peak in Lakeshore, CA March 4, 2014 — PINECREST, Calif. – This past weekend, March 1st & 2nd, the Dodge Ridge Race Team traveled to China Peak for this annual stop on the Far West Central Series tour. Competitors from China Peak, Badger Pass, Bear Valley and Dodge Ridge all vied for the top spot as the Dodge Ridge Race Team’s strong results secured …

March 3, 2014 — PINECREST, Calif. – This upcoming Saturday, March 8, Dodge Ridge proudly hosts the annual Ski, Ride & Play for Habitat and the Taste for Tuolumne with all proceeds benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Tuolumne County. This exciting day is filled with a Vertical Feet Challenge Ski-a-Thon (for all ages and abilities), Live Music featuring local favorite Uplands Drive, and a sampling of the region’s best food, wine & Beer at the Taste of Tuolumne! Habitat For Humanity of Tuolumne County (HFHTC) is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian ministry founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child …

78 total U10 – U14 racers (ages 13 and under) competed in the second race of the Central Series this past weekend at Dodge Ridge. February 24, 2014 — PINECREST, Calif. – The Dodge Ridge Race Team dominated the Ryan Lavagnino Classic Giant Slalom Race this past weekend under bluebird skies on Bobby’s Freedom Run at Dodge Ridge. Over 75 young athletes from Dodge Ridge, China Peak, Bear Valley and Yosemite Winter Club competed under excellent conditions in the second of four regular season races in the USSA Far West Central Series. The win this weekend all but solidified the Dodge Ridge Race Team’s shot at a 4th …

Guest post from our neighbors at Pinecrest Chalet: Just minutes away from Dodge Ridge, the Pinecrest Chalet has for years hosted skiers in quaint, cozy cabins, perfect for après-ski relaxation and rejuvenation. This winter, and for the first time ever, the Chalet is teaming up with our friends at Dodge Ridge to offer “Lair Winter Weekends.” It’s family fun U.C. Berkeley style, thanks in large part to the proximity of Dodge Ridge Ski Area. Owned and operated by U.C. Berkeley’s Cal Alumni Association and open to the general public, the Pinecrest Chalet is a one-of-a-kind family adventure hotel that is going through …

See Race Results Dodge Ridge Race Team Delivers a Commanding Performance at the Far West Central Series Rassmusen Classic Slalom Race 68 total U8 – U14 racers (ages 13 and under) got the Central Series Season underway at Bear Valley this past weekend. Jan 28, 2014 — PINECREST, Calif. – The Dodge Ridge Race Team took a commanding position the weekend of January 25 & 26, winning the first Far West Central Series Ski Race of the 2013/14 season against teams from Bear Valley, China Peak, and Yosemite Winter Club. The two day slalom event hosted by Bear Valley kicked …

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